He nodded significantly to the lawyer, who thereupon commenced:
“Of course, Mrs. Gordon, you are aware of the nature of the business that has brought us here?”
“Jes’ so! jes’ so!” interjected Mr. Starr.
“Is it about the note?”
“Yes, it is about the note. Including interest, it amounts to——”
“One hundred and thirty-two dollars and twenty-seven cents,” interrupted Joshua Starr, eagerly.
The lawyer looked at him angrily, and Mr. Starr shrank back in his chair.
“I told you, Mr. Ross, that the note had been paid,” said Mrs. Gordon, beginning to be a little nervous.
“I know you said so,” the lawyer returned, “and you were doubtless under that impression, but my client, Mr. Starr, assures me that it is a mistake. The note still remains unpaid.”